Posted: 2/18/2015 11:26:01 PM EDT
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Well, tax time is upon us and I think it's time to add a bolt-action .308 rifle to the safe.
Right off the bat, my tax return isn't THAT good, so let's get any delusions off the table. 
For reference, the gun will come first and a worthwhile scope will come later. I have an old-as-crap United Golden Falcon until proper glass is attained. I've narrowed it down to two options (but alternative ideas are welcome!) and those are the Savage Mod11 Hog Hunter and the Ruger American. Savage Hog Hunter Pros: Iron sights. Thicker barrel. Accutrigger. Threaded barrel. Cons: Slightly less cheap. No rail(s) included. Ruger American Pros: Bedded stock. Free floated barrel. Cheap. Includes scope rails. Cons: Less than stellar trigger. Thinner barrel. No irons. Everything on here is just from what I've read, as far as reviews and product info. Anything I'm missing? As it stands, I think the Ruger isn't a bad choice. Very open to thoughts, opinions, and other ideas from experiences distance shooters. Preferably AFTER your done laughing at my ~$500 budget. 
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Well, tax time is upon us and I think it's time to add a bolt-action .308 rifle to the safe. Right off the bat, my tax return isn't THAT good, so let's get any delusions off the table.
For reference, the gun will come first and a worthwhile scope will come later. I have an old-as-crap United Golden Falcon until proper glass is attained. I've narrowed it down to two options (but alternative ideas are welcome!) and those are the Savage Mod11 Hog Hunter and the Ruger American. Savage Hog Hunter Pros: Iron sights. Thicker barrel. Accutrigger. Threaded barrel. Cons: Slightly less cheap. No rail(s) included. Ruger American Pros: Bedded stock. Free floated barrel. Cheap. Includes scope rails. Cons: Less than stellar trigger. Thinner barrel. No irons. Everything on here is just from what I've read, as far as reviews and product info. Anything I'm missing? As it stands, I think the Ruger isn't a bad choice. Very open to thoughts, opinions, and other ideas from experiences distance shooters. Preferably AFTER your done laughing at my ~$500 budget. The Howa M1500 Varmint .308 is going to be your best bet in sub-$1000 rifles offered today. Very precise out of the box accuracy is a common trait due to tighter factory barrel/action tolerances and barrel/action manufacturing design...although it is about $50 more than your budget, they are worth much more than they cost. |
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What are you going to do with it? 100 yard targets, hunting, long range precision? If you are going to purchase a 308, and are talking about a tight budget, I would look at the cost of ammo to feed it and compare to 223, etc. Quoted:
What are you going to do with it? 100 yard targets, hunting, long range precision? If you are going to purchase a 308, and are talking about a tight budget, I would look at the cost of ammo to feed it and compare to 223, etc. Yeah, it would mostly be a paper puncher. I can't hunt rifle in my county (and I don't have easy access to other counties for geographical reasons...). On top of that, I don't really have a good range in my area and if I can't shoot 4-500 yards I guess there's no point. I might put this whole purchase on the back burner until I can afford to drop proper money on the project (and get the hell out of here). The main reason this all came about was for a possible hog hunting trip in the near future. I was originally thinking .308 would be a worthwhile investment for that, but the cheapskate in me is hoping 5.56 is enough. My scoped AR isn't a tack driver, but it does what I need it to do. Quoted:
The Howa M1500 Varmint .308 is going to be your best bet in sub-$1000 rifles offered today. Very precise out of the box accuracy is a common trait due to tighter factory barrel/action tolerances and barrel/action manufacturing design...although it is about $50 more than your budget, they are worth much more than they cost. Hmm, definitely worth considering if I end up going through with this. Thanks. |
| Just had a friend come up to my place to shoot his Savage Axis 270 with no upgrades. I watched him shoot 1 moa - don't remember the ammo. The next day I talked to another friend who just got an Axis in 243. With hand loads he is getting 1/2" moa. Damn good value. |